High Plains Alternative School - Chester Virtual School

08/21/2026

We have new signage! Hopefully this will make us easier to find!

Our school year is underway, but there's still time to enroll your high schooler if they need a different approach! Reach out to Dr. Kludt to start the process! 605-489-2411 or [email protected]

08/01/2026

Thank you to those that stopped by during our open house! I didn't get many pictures, but it was fun seeing everyone! Keep spreading the word about HPA! We would love to add some wonderful students to our program!!

07/31/2026

💥Today marks the start of Village Creek Days! A weekend filled with fun for the whole family in good ole' Chester, SD!

💥Tomorrow, August 1st, is the open house at High Plains Alternative School - Chester Virtual School from 11:30-1:30! We will be offering FREE patriotic themed DIY dirty sodas!

❓ Do you have questions about our program? Stop in and visit with us to see if our approach is a fit foe you or your student!

🎓 Did you graduate from HPA? Stop in and say hello! We live visiting with past students!

🤨 Just curious and want to take a look around? We would love to share all the new improvements!

🥤 Just want a dirty soda? We can hook you up! 🤤

💥Check the comments for listings of Village Creek Days activities, or just click on their link above!

07/22/2026

While you are in town enjoying the festivities during Village Creek Days, stop down to High Plains for our open house on Saturday from 11:30-1:30 and enjoy some FREE refreshments!

👉Future and potential students can chat with us face to face to learn more about the program and if it is a fit for you! 🙌🏫

🧑‍🎓Past graduates, stop in to see the many improvements and just let us know how you have been! We love getting updates and catching up!

🕺🍔☕🍦🛍️Stay in Chester to enjoy the many festivities! There is something for everyone! (I posted the weekend activities in the comments)

07/16/2026

Homeschool seems to be a buzz word these days, but where do you even start? What if your high schooler could do school from home with the support of highly qualified teachers, weekly check ins, self paced learning (you DO have to have a pace😉), schedule flexibility, caring and supportive staff, and a team approach, all at no cost. Would this interest you?

Our students come from all walks of life; all with a different story. No matter your story or your journey, our goal is to help you gain one of the most useful titles in your life..... High 👩‍🎓 school 🧑‍🎓 graduate! 🎓📚📜

The new school year will be here before we know it! Let's see if "school from home" could be the ticket to your high schooler's success! Let me repeat... NO COST! Absolutely NO obligation. Just information and options.☺️

Feel free to message the page for questions, or reach out to Dr. Kludt at (605)489-2411 or [email protected] for information on registration.

07/11/2026

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"Success is not measured by how quickly someone learns or by following a traditional path. Success is found in resilience, in refusing to give up, and in believing in yourself even when the road is difficult."

06/02/2026

We have officially ended the 2025-2026 school year and are looking forward to 2026-2027 (after a little break though 😉). I believe our official graduate count for the year is 25!! 👩‍🎓👨‍🎓 25 individual stories of determination, perseverance, hard work, and bright futures. We have had early graduates, one time graduates, and graduates who faced challenges but never gave up on their dream of a diploma.

If you know a student who is needing a different approach to school, please reach out to see if High Plains is the answer! We educate students in 9-12th grade, from ages 14-21. If you are just starting your high school career, or you fell a few credits short your senior year, reach out! We might be able to help!

We educate students from all over South Dakota, not just locally. Oh! And did I mention we are a state school? This means once your open enrollment is accepted, there is ZERO cost to you as you become a member of our parent district.

Reach out with questions! You can message the page, or contact our superintendent by calling 605-489-2411 or emailing: [email protected]

05/15/2026

Today was the day for diplomas! We had a wonderful problem.... Too big of a crowd to hold our graduation inside. ❤️ Thankfully, South Dakota weather cooperated and we celebrated 12 of our 25 graduates today! Others will be walking tomorrow at the Chester High School graduation, while others have quietly received their diplomas during the year with a celebration picture, and others still quietly collect it escaping the camera. No matter how they choose to accept their diploma, the feelings of pride remain the same. The future is bright! This is just the beginning! 🎓💐👨‍🎓👩‍🎓🎉

05/04/2026

Just jumping on here for some pearls of wisdom for 2027 graduates. If you are planning to attend college or tech school, you do NOT have to wait until you are completely done to apply. Some tech programs fill very fast, so applying early is crucial to secure your spot. They will accept you contingent on you finishing your schooling, along with other application requirements.

Another tidbit for you is that colleges and tech schools require an official transcript. This means it needs to come directly from the school to them. All you need to do is reach out to Chester High School and ask the wonderful administrative assistant to send the school an official transcript to the school(s) you are applying to.

Reach out with any questions! Here's to the bright futures of our HPAP students!

04/27/2026

What sets us apart from other online programs? Real people! We offer both onsite and online education options, however, even if you are an online student (like one of the students in the picture), our teachers will welcome the opportunity to work face to face to help you through any material challenging you.